Meaning & use
downpour
A very heavy fall of rain, usually starting suddenly and lasting a relatively short time.
See it in a sentence
We sprinted for shelter when the downpour began without any warning.
The picnic was ruined by a sudden downpour that soaked every blanket.
A note on using this word
Downpour implies intensity and suddenness, unlike drizzle, which describes light, gentle rain.
Words with a similar meaning
delugecloudburst
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “downpour”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.